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Example Question #681 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PUNGENT
Neutral
Strong
Pleasant
Soothing
Disgusting
Strong
"Pungent" is defined as having a sharply strong taste or smell. Something pungent will always be strong, so "strong" is our best answer! A pungent smell may be either pleasant or disgusting, but it will always have a strong odor.
Example Question #682 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DELICIOUS
Notable
Free
Generous
Tasty
Arresting
Tasty
"Delicious" means very tasty, so "tasty" is the correct answer. To help you, something that is "arresting" grabs your attention, and "notable" means important.
Example Question #683 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TEPID
Rocky
Chilly
Lukewarm
Freezing
Burning
Lukewarm
"Tepid" is defined as only slightly warm; lukewarm; thus, "lukewarm" is the best answer choice. Both "tepid" and "lukewarm" are commonly used to describe the temperature of beverages.
Example Question #686 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HIDEOUS
Ugly
Enlightening
Happy
Adorable
Ecstatic
Ugly
Since "hideous" is defined as ugly or disgusting to look at, "ugly" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #684 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REPULSIVE
Scary
Victorious
Alert
Disgusting
Attractive
Disgusting
"Repulsive" means revolting or disgusting, so "disgusting," which means unpleasant and gross, is the correct answer. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "repulsive": "attractive" is an antonym, or opposite, of "repulsive" and means visually appealing; "scary" means causing fear; "victorious" means triumphant; "alert" means vigilant.
Example Question #681 : Synonyms
Flexible
Dirty
Bendable
Brave
Colorful
Stiff
Bendable
Flexible means bendable.
Example Question #291 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Flimsy
Strong
Quiet
Majestic
Magnetic
Fragile
Fragile
"Flimsy" means fragile.
Example Question #685 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AQUEOUS
Curious
Serious
Argumentative
Watery
Plantlike
Watery
The best choice is "watery," since the word "aqueous" means watery or pertaining to water. The root "aqua," which comes from Latin, is found in this word and means water. Words like "aqueous" or "aquatic" which contain this root have something to do with water.
Example Question #691 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMACULATE
Miraculous
Frozen
Patched
Soiled
Spotless
Spotless
“Immaculate” means perfectly clean and free from impurity. “Spotless" means free from spotting or dirt as the suffix "-less" means without or free from, so "spotless" is the correct answer. To help you, “soiled” means dirty.
Example Question #692 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLEXIBLE
Stylish
Respectful
Warm
Goofy
Pliable
Pliable
"Flexible" is defined as capable of bending easily without breaking. Since "pliable" is defined as easily bent or flexible, "pliable" is the best answer choice.
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